Main Relationship Identified in the "Kung Fu Panda"
The main relationship identified in "Kung Fu Panda" is the relationship of "Ruler and Subject"
From "Kung Fu Panda," Master Shifu represents the Ruler and Po represents the Subject, along with the Furious Five (Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Viper, and Crane) and Tai Lung.
Other relationship identified in the "Kung Fu Panda"
1. Father and son: The owner of the noodle restaurant, Mr. Ping and his son Po represent the relationship of "Father and son."
2. Elder friend and younger friend: The Furious Five and Po represent an intense relationship between of older friend and younger friend in the beginning of the movie. Their relationship has something to do with who's better at Kung Fu and Po gets ignored since he never learned Kung Fu. The Furious Five was trained for years and years so they are considered the elder friend who pays no attention to Po.
Comparison between identified sample and Confucian ideals for relationships
Similarities: Ruler and Subject
Confucius said, “The superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit.” (4:16) In the movie “Kung Fu Panda,” Master Shifu finds Tai lung as a cub and trains him how to do Kung fu. However the senior master of the Jade Palace, Oogwayrefuses to give him the dragon scrollwhich is said to hold the secret to limitless power.Tai lung gets enraged and tries to steal the scroll, but his attempt fails. This illustrates a good example of the superior master who teaches his student righteousness, but the inferior student desires profit.
Differences: Older Friend and Younger Friend
Confucius said, "In education there should be no class distinction." (15:38) / From "Kung Fu Panda," when Po was chosen as the "dragon warrior," the Furious Five, who has been learning Kung Fu already for many years, ignored Po just because he never learned Kung Fu before. Confucius said that there should be no class distinction or any other discrimination in education. According to Confucius, there should be no discrimination in the movie as well. The Furious Five should either welcome Po or help him out. They should all get equal amount of education or the training. Thus, this film demonstrates the class distinction of older friend and younger friend clearly.
Similarities Ruler and Subject
Watch from 0:20 to 1:20
Differences Older friend and younger friend
Watch from 6:16 to 9:18
KUNG FU PANDA
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From "Kung Fu Panda," Master Shifu represents the Ruler and Po represents the Subject, along with the Furious Five (Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Viper, and Crane) and Tai Lung.
2. Elder friend and younger friend: The Furious Five and Po represent an intense relationship between of older friend and younger friend in the beginning of the movie. Their relationship has something to do with who's better at Kung Fu and Po gets ignored since he never learned Kung Fu. The Furious Five was trained for years and years so they are considered the elder friend who pays no attention to Po.
Ruler and Subject
Confucius said, “The superior man understands righteousness; the inferior man understands profit.” (4:16) In the movie “Kung Fu Panda,” Master Shifu finds Tai lung as a cub and trains him how to do Kung fu. However the senior master of the Jade Palace, Oogway refuses to give him the dragon scroll which is said to hold the secret to limitless power. Tai lung gets enraged and tries to steal the scroll, but his attempt fails. This illustrates a good example of the superior master who teaches his student righteousness, but the inferior student desires profit.
Differences:
Older Friend and Younger Friend
Confucius said, "In education there should be no class distinction." (15:38) / From "Kung Fu Panda," when Po was chosen as the "dragon warrior," the Furious Five, who has been learning Kung Fu already for many years, ignored Po just because he never learned Kung Fu before. Confucius said that there should be no class distinction or any other discrimination in education. According to Confucius, there should be no discrimination in the movie as well. The Furious Five should either welcome Po or help him out. They should all get equal amount of education or the training. Thus, this film demonstrates the class distinction of older friend and younger friend clearly.
Similarities
Ruler and Subject
Watch from 0:20 to 1:20
Differences
Older friend and younger friend
Watch from 6:16 to 9:18